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• Right Brexit deal is essential to protect £82m Hitachi plant, North East MP warns

  07-02-2017 22:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Free trade with Europe after Brexit is essential to protect Hitachi plant, says Sedgefield MP Phil Wilson
  
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• Greggs bakery heir 'molested student in swimming pool', court told on first day of his trial

  07-02-2017 22:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Colin Gregg is standing trial at Leeds Crown Court accused of nine charges of indecent assault against four boys
  
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• Armed 'vigilantes' are targeting seagulls in a Northumberland town, MP warns

  07-02-2017 21:19 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Berwick MP Anne-Marie Trevelyan says locals are launching their own culls in a bid to stop the menacing birds
  
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• North East firefighters attacked by yobs while they tackled blazes

  07-02-2017 20:59 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The North East fire crews were targeted by youths throwing stones in a spate of attacks on Friday and Saturday
  
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• Blind Date set for shock return on a different channel with Geordie star tipped to host

  07-02-2017 20:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  It was the show that played Cupid throughout the 90s with Cilla Black on hosting duties and it's now set for a big TV comeback
  
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• Proposals to build more than 900 homes in Northumberland have been approved

  07-02-2017 19:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Developments in Cramlington, Widdrington Station and Hadston were all given the green light by Northumberland County Council
  
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• Family of Whitley Bay child who set up Greek retreat in her memory facing race against time

  07-02-2017 19:22 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Two young cancer patients have shared their stories as part of the Sara's Hope Foundation appeal
  
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• Why does Newcastle's Bigg Market fountain no longer spout water?

  07-02-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The fountain, with the ironic engraving 'water is best', has been located in the Bigg Market for more than 20 years
  
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• Seals, seabirds, dolphins - what else could you see through these new telescopes in Whitley Bay?

  07-02-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The instruments have been installed along the town's promenade, allowing visitors to see the dramatic coast up close
  
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• More council housing needed in the North East - government report reveals

  07-02-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  There are 22,495 households on council housing waiting lists across Tyne and Wear and the new report has revealed the government's aims to reduce it
  
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• Meet the 107-year-old North Tyneside woman clocking up a collection of birthday cards from the Queen

  07-02-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sarah Breed, known as Sally, receives yet another card from the Queen on a flower and balloon-filled birthday
  
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• Fears over Northumberland drug epidemic as police continue to probe Blyth double death

  07-02-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Latest figures show more than 280 people died from drug misuse in the Northumberland area between 2005 and 2015
  
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• Ex-serviceman who built deadly weapons in Scotswood shed has sentence reduced

  07-02-2017 19:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Bedford converted blank firing pistols into deadly weapons before selling them but his sentence has been reduced by nine months
  
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• Concern grows for missing Newcastle man whose car was found near a bridge

  07-02-2017 18:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  David Bowen, 60, was reported missing on Tuesday February 7 and his car has been discovered new a Newcastle city centre bridge
  
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• 35th Children's Cancer Run in Newcastle: Entries now open for popular family event

  07-02-2017 18:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The popular family event, which raised more than £200,000 last year, will be held at Newcastle Racecourse on May 21
  
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• Is more snow on the way for the North East? Temperatures are set to plummet this week

  07-02-2017 18:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office says temperatures will drop in the North East this week as cold air is dragged in from the east
  
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• Northumbria University gives Gateshead manufacturer Parker Hannifin a £2.5m boost - ChronicleLive

  07-02-2017 18:28 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Northumbria University gives Gateshead manufacturer Parker Hannifin a £2.5m boost
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  A Gateshead manufacturer is set its increase turnover by £2.5m in the next three years after working with Northumbria University . The university has collaborated with Team Valley-based Parker Hannifin (UK) Ltd, a subsidiary of US global engineering ...
  
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• Murder accused breaks down in tears as he tells jury he didn't kill his author fiancée

  07-02-2017 18:24 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ian Stewart took to the stand where he denied killing Helen Bailey, from Northumberland, telling the jury he 'never stopped loving' her
  
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• Meet these autistic youngsters looking for love this Valentine's Day

  07-02-2017 18:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Vault, in Gateshead is holding a special speed dating event on Valentine's Day for people with autism and Asperger's syndrome
  
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• Find out how Newcastle families are amongst the most hard up in the UK

  07-02-2017 18:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Survey reveals 53% of those asked in city are 'just about managing' but struggle with unexpected every day expenses
  
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• Lawyer cites 'Brexit rhetoric' as youth jailed for racist 'rampage' on train

  07-02-2017 17:09 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The EU vote resulted in a 41% increase in hate crime, according to Home Office statistics
  
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• Watch Sir John Hall challenge region to produce 'winners' - and pledge £10,000 to Sport Newcastle

  07-02-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Sport Newcastle is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and the charity is looking to raise £50,000 to help fund grassroots sport in the area
  
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• Twin sisters tell of attack ordeal after Sinners night out turns to terror

  07-02-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Samantha and Sophie House were out in Newcastle city centre in January when they were attacked
  
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• The story of the Shipley Art Gallery - and the prosperous career of its founder

  07-02-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Gateshead gallery, which opened in 1917, will celebrate its centenary this year with a range of events
  
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• See the trail of destruction left by 'mindless vandals' who targeted Blyth plant nursery

  07-02-2017 17:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Yobs targeted Perennial Favourites Ltd in Blyth, Northumberland, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage
  
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• Theresa May 'made joke about size of Donald Trump's hands'

  07-02-2017 16:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Mr Trump has faced jibes about the size of his hands since the 1980s
  
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• Stanley pensioner fights off would-be muggers during street attack

  07-02-2017 16:52 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The determined 61-year-old left the youngsters fleeing the scene empty handed after fighting back
  
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• Barbour opening new South Shields site amid Gateshead closure ... - ChronicleLive

  07-02-2017 16:18 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
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  Barbour opening new South Shields site amid Gateshead closure ...
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  Clothing company Barbour has unveiled grand plans to open a huge 270,000 sqft distribution centre as part of future growth plans. Headquartered in South ...and more »
  
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• Drivers in Durham warned of week of disruption as repair works get under way

  07-02-2017 15:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A section of Gilesgate, in Durham city centre, will be closed all week while Northern Gas Network carry out emergency repairs
  
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• North East MP joins criticism of Commons Speaker over Donald Trump ban

  07-02-2017 15:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Anne-Marie Trevelyan has said she is 'disappointed' following John Bercow's statement to the House of Commons on Monday
  
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• It's illegal to handle a salmon or sing happy birthday - the bizarre laws you probably didn't know

  07-02-2017 15:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The bizarre laws which still exist that stop you from shaking a rug in the street and detonating a nuclear bomb
  
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• North Shields loan shark avoids jail despite admitting to illegal money lending over four years

  07-02-2017 14:44 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Bubpha Curran was receiving thousands of pounds from desperate victims between 2012 and 2016
  
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• Imam issues open invite to vandals behind 'Muslims out' graffiti at Sunderland mosque

  07-02-2017 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Sunderland Jami-Masjid on Chester Road was daubed with the sickening phrase and now a Newcastle Imam has issued an open invite to his mosque
  
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• Hundreds of homes set for Northumberland: LIVE updates as planners rule on major developments

  07-02-2017 13:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three separate developments across Cramlington, Widdrington Station and Hadston could be approved
  
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• Police appeal to trace Caitline Thompson missing since midday on Monday

  07-02-2017 13:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 15-year-old, who is from Benwell, hasn't been seen since midday on Monday and her family is concerned for her safety
  
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• Police appeal to trace Caitlin Thompson missing since midday on Monday

  07-02-2017 13:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 15-year-old, who is from Benwell, hasn't been seen since midday on Monday and her family is concerned for her safety
  
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• Jarrow Coral bookmakers siege: Armed hostage taker admits sparking tense stand-off

  07-02-2017 13:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Alistair Gallow was warned he faces a lengthy prison sentence for the Sunday night siege at Coral in Jarrow last month
  
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• The big vegetable shortage: Should we really be worried about the lack of veg in our supermarkets?

  07-02-2017 12:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We look at why supermarkets in our region are running out of basic produce
  
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• CCTV appeal after teen had bank account raided following city centre theft

  07-02-2017 12:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A young man's debit card was stolen on a night out in Newcastle on January 15, and used to withdraw hundreds of pounds
  
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• Police hunt after man exposes himself to dog walker at Rising Sun Country Park

  07-02-2017 12:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The incident happened on Tuesday, January 31 at 10.50am at the Rising Sun Countryside Centre in Benton, North Tyneside
  
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• Worried benefit claimants inundate help service ahead of Universal Credit roll out in Newcastle

  07-02-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Citizens Advice Newcastle express concerns as city will soon be one of first in UK to be a 'full service' Universal Credit area
  
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• Universal Credit in Newcastle - five key questions claimants need answering

  07-02-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Citizens Advice Newcastle offer its need-to-know guide as the city becomes one of first in the UK to go 'full service'
  
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• This is Durham, Place of Light: County in the national spotlight at House of Commons

  07-02-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  MPs and business leaders from across the country gathered at an event in London dedicated to shining a light on Durham
  
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• Eye-catching 26-storey tower could pave the way for Newcastle to become a skyscraper city

  07-02-2017 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle City Council is to consult on what kind of tall buildings you want to see, as planner says we can expect more to follow
  
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• Colin Gregg trial RECAP: Heir to Greggs bakery fortune accused of historic sex offences

  07-02-2017 11:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gregg, of Gosforth, Newcastle, is standing trial at Leeds Crown Court, with the case expected to last two weeks
  
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• Colin Gregg trial LIVE: Heir to Greggs bakery fortune accused of historic sex offences

  07-02-2017 11:30 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Gregg, of Gosforth, Newcastle, is standing trial at Leeds Crown Court, with the case expected to last two weeks
  
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• Sting to be presented with prestigious Polar Music Prize by King of Sweden

  07-02-2017 10:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Wallsend-born star has been honoured with the prize and the award committee described him as 'a true citizen of the world'
  
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• Hunt for Livello attacker after woman is glassed in the face during argument over spilled drink

  07-02-2017 09:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 29-year-old victim was assaulted by another woman in the Newcastle city centre venue at around 11pm on Saturday
  
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• Worker stole £5,000 from Newcastle travel agents after being in the job for just six months

  07-02-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Ffion Kidd was working for the Northumberland branch of Thomson when she pocketed the cash from the Bureau de Change
  
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• The people convicted by magistrates in South East Northumberland between January 19 and 24

  07-02-2017 09:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A man who made grossly offensive phone calls and a man who inflicted grievous bodily harm without intent on someone were among the cases
  
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